Earthquakes Make Gold Veins in an Instant
Monday, March 18, 2013 - 11:00
in Earth & Climate
Scientists have long known that veins of gold are formed by mineral deposition from hot fluids flowing through cracks deep in Earth’s crust. But a study published today in Nature Geoscience has found that the process can occur almost instantaneously -- possibly within a few tenths of a second. [More]